Posts Tagged ‘Divorce and finances’
Freezing Your Eggs in the Event of Divorce
Change is a reality. Sometimes, we want to embrace it to help us grow and mature while other times change comes at the worst possible moments and in the worst possible ways. Just when we think we have a handle on how things should and will go, everything goes off-kilter. When you were growing up,…
Read MoreLeaving an Abusive Marriage? There Are Steps You Need to Take First
Abuse doesn’t always look the way we imagine it. No bruises are required for the abuse to be real, and you don’t need “proof” for your pain to be valid. But when it comes to protecting yourself legally and leaving an abusive marriage, it’s an unfortunate fact that both those things hold weight. We know…
Read MoreHow to Get Through a Divorce and Heal: The Surprising X Factor of a Divorce Coach
The idea that a divorce coach could help you figure out how to get through a divorce and also heal might surprise you. You’re may have heard of the more practical aspects of working with a divorce coach, because coaches are particularly known for helping you understand and navigate the black and white steps of divorce. Often,…
Read MoreDivorcing a Narcissist? Here’s What You Need to Know
Calling someone a narcissist is so commonplace these days that, in many ways, the term has become nothing more than a buzzword. People use it loosely to refer to someone who’s behaving “selfishly”. But a true pathological narcissist is a person who’s much more than selfish. According to the Mayo Clinic, narcissistic personality disorder “is…
Read MoreWho Moves Out of the Marital Home During Divorce, and When Do They Leave?
A question that comes up over and over again in my line of work as a divorce attorney is “When can I move out?” Or put differently, “When can I get my husband to leave?” Maybe the tension is so thick you can cut it with a knife. Maybe your children are experiencing screaming matches…
Read MoreHow to Hire A Divorce Lawyer (The Right One for You)
Whether you’re contemplating getting a divorce or ready to act, your first step is NOT to make any immediate decisions but to get educated on what the divorce process looks like and how to hire a divorce lawyer. You have choices, and you need to understand what they are. Divorce laws can change quite a…
Read More3 Steps Women Can Take to Get Smarter about Money
Too many women bury their head about money matters. I have banged my head on my desk over and over again, just not understanding why women still place money on the back burner. Overall, women just don’t make money issues a priority in their lives. As a financial advisor and a woman, I feel it’s…
Read MoreShould You Keep the House During Divorce?
Should you keep the house during (and after?) the divorce? Well, it’s not just about the house, is it? There is no way you’re letting go of the car, the jewelry, the investments, your pension, your hard-earned income, or the Baccarat crystal goblets either. And you’re pretty adamant your divorce attorney will agree. Unfortunately, the…
Read MoreWhat Women Should Know about High Net Worth Divorce
Very often in high net worth divorces, women are considered the less affluent partner. They may enjoy a very privileged and even enviable lifestyle, but because they are not the “breadwinner” or “rainmaker,” their own sense of power and independence may feel minimized, especially when it comes to divorce. Of course, the reality is that most…
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